Ground Segment Software Engineer – Mission Planning

DE - Darmstadt - EUMETSAT; DE - Darmstadt - Europahaus

Job Description:

Who We Are

Telespazio Germany GmbH is a leading European company for consulting, technology and engineering services. We are experts in a full range of systems, operations engineering, and ICT disciplines and we develop ground-based, software-intensive systems for control, planning and data processing as well as for simulations and training. Our roots are in the space market and the experience we have developed there now brings benefits to our other core markets such as aviation, defense, security and telecommunications.

With more than 400 employees in Germany, each of them plays a key role in determining the success of our business through their qualifications, motivation, passion, different cultural backgrounds and their sense of teamwork.

Who You Are

You will join our team supporting EUMETSAT Mission Planning activities across both operational and future satellite missions. The role combines software engineering, system integration, verification and validation, and operational support activities within a mission-critical environment.

You will contribute to the development, maintenance, testing, and evolution of Mission Planning Software and associated tools, working closely with engineering, operations, and industry partners. This position offers the opportunity to support cutting-edge Earth observation missions while contributing to the continuous improvement and modernization of Mission Planning capabilities.

What You Will Focus On

Support the development, maintenance, and evolution of Mission Planning Systems and associated software tools.
Contribute to software engineering activities across the full lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, and acceptance.
Perform testing, verification, and validation of software deliveries, including preparation of test data, test procedures, execution of test campaigns, and analysis of results.
Support soft
ware deployment, configuration, maintenance, and operational readiness activities.
Contribute to the setup and maintenance of automated software development environments, including CI/CD pipelines, containerized solutions, and testing infrastructures.
Develop and maintain auxiliary applications and tools supporting mission planning and operational activities.
Collaborate with operations, engineering teams, and external suppliers to gather requirements, investigate anomalies, and support software releases.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, knowledge base material, and engineering reports.
Evaluate new technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and prototype developments.

What You Bring

Essential

University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience in software development and maintenance using object-oriented methodologies.
Knowledge of the software engineering lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing, and verification.
Experience with Linux-based environments and modern software development practices.
Familiarity with configuration management, version control systems, and CI/CD environments.
Experience in software verification, validation, testing, and acceptance activities.
Programming skills in one or more languages such as Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Very good command of English, both written and spoken.

Desirable

Experience with Mission Planning Systems or satellite ground segment software.
Knowledge of DevOps methodologies, container technologies, and automated deployment solutions.
Experience working in operational or mission-critical environments.
Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS.
Knowledge of ECSS, CCSDS, or similar space industry standards.
Previous experience within the European space sector, particularly with EUMETSAT, ESA, or related programmes.

Furthermore

Ability to work in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Willingness to support operational systems and continuous service improvement activities.

What We Offer

Highly international environment: You will work with talented and motivated people from different cultural backgrounds on very diverse and dynamic topics, always dealing with innovation and cutting-edge technologies that help our world advance.
Work-life balance: Flexible work schedules, remote working, 30 days of annual leave and an additional 2.5 days of paid leave.
Financial benefits: Company pension plan, net wage optimisation programme incl. IT/bicycle leasing, employer loans, etc.
Relocation support: We support your move to Germany with helping you with your VISA Process, as well as with an optional relocation fee
Career development: For us, further education and training are an essential part of people management, because this is the only way we can achieve our goal, namely a long-term and successful work relationship with you.
Company events and activities: Summer BBQs, Christmas parties and more! Plus, access to social clubs organised by EUMETSAT and ESOC in Darmstadt.